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Jackson’s Career Day Lifts Rice Over UConn in Double Overtime, 37-34

A relentless rushing plan in wet conditions exposed UConn’s recurring overtime road weakness.

Overview

  • Quinton Jackson delivered career highs with 256 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns, including a 23-yard winner in the second overtime.
  • Jackson broke free for a 73-yard rushing score and a 75-yard receiving touchdown in the second quarter, then added rushing TDs in both overtimes.
  • The victory ended Rice’s three-game skid and moved the Owls to 4-4, while UConn fell to 5-3 with all three losses coming in overtime on the road.
  • UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano threw for 344 yards and three touchdowns, but the Huskies were outgained on the ground roughly 300 yards to 105.
  • In worsening rain, UConn kicker Chris Freeman set a program record with his 12th straight made field goal before slipping on a late 46-yard try, then converting from 41 yards in the second overtime.